Police Seeking Public's Comments for Accreditation

Warren Township Police Chief Russell Leffert announced Monday that a team of assessors is scheduled for an on-site assessment on Sunday, June 3, and Monday, June 4, as part of the accreditation process through the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, which is administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

The assessors will examine all components of the Warren Township Police Department's policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. The accreditation program requires police agencies to comply with modern police standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services. The successful completion of the process will also result in national recognition from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. 

The assessors are Chief Joseph Eisenhardt, Barrington Police Department, and Capt. Michael Rein, Rutgers Police Department.

As part of the on-site asseement, police employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments by calling 908-753-1001 on Monday, June 4, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Comments will be taken by the assessment team. Comments are limited to five minutes and must address the department's ability to comply with CALEA's standards. For any additional information, contact Sgt. A. Matthew Saum at 908-753-1000, ext. 325.

This assessment is the initial accreditation for the department as part of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Every three years, an accredited law enforcement agency must have its accreditation staus reassessed by the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.